Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
it is a type of birch
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
Tabebuia
In German
Yellow Birch
Tabebuia
In French
bouleau jaune
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Tabebuia
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Tabebuia
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Tabebuia
In Latin
Birch flavum
Tabebuia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Betulaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Tabebuia
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Tabebuia Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Tabebuia are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Tabebuia
Care of Yellow Birch and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.